Ropeways and the city. This may sound like a strange combination to many, but makes sense upon closer examination. Modern ropeway systems are able to solve various urban transport problems in a sustainable way. They can help residents and visitors to improve their quality of life in cities. Currently, LEITNER ropeways has more than 2,000 kilometers of ropeways operating in 50 countries. Some of them are already fulfilling their mission in urban areas.
More comfort and safety, less costs – ropeways offer many benefits
People attach more and more importance to a stress-free and environmentally-friendly transport system. Ropeways' technical advantages can meet these expectations perfectly. They require little space, do not conflict with other traffic, and can cross over any obstacle. In addition, they are able to handle steep roads better than other means of transport. Investment and operating costs are lower than with other traffic systems. These lower costs are due, among other things, to lower staff needs, as cabins can carry up to 50 passengers without a driver in the cabin. In comparison with other transport systems, ropeways have a very low energy consumption. Ropeways can, in contrast to most other traffic systems, move several vehicles with one motor and adjust energy use to the number of passengers carried. Therefore, ropeways are particularly suitable for the connection of sensitive recreation areas. And what passengers especially like: Ropeways offer unrivaled views during the ride.
Faster in the city – millions of passengers travel with ropeways every year
The Tricable gondola lift from Bolzano, Italy to the high plateau of Renon, near the city, shows how advantageous ropeways can be for the traffic and the quality of life. If one travels by ropeway, he avoids traffic jams and the long search for a parking spot in Bolzano. This results in significant time savings. While the ropeways journey takes only 12 minutes, driving takes at least twice the time. These advantages are in favor of the ropeways: in 2011, close to one million passengers chose this transport system. It has resulted in an improved quality of life, and even higher real estate prices on Renon.
In 2009, LEITNER ropeways installed a 10-passenger gondola lift along the main streets of Manizales , Colombia. It can transport up to 2,400 passengers per hour, along a 2-kilometer route from the regional bus terminal to the city center. The sometimes chaotic street traffic situation has been significantly improved. With its success, the ropeway is now being extended with a new line to Villamaria, neighbouring suburb.
In Ordu, on the Turkish Black Sea coast, an 8-passenger gondola lift has been constructed which brings passengers from the beach to the nearby Boztepe recreation area, which is
300 meters higher. Not only this ropeway has an impressive 900 meters long span between towers, but it also has considerably reduced road traffic in the lively commercial city.
The medieval fortress of Narikala over the old city of Tbilisi is one of the most popular destinations in the capital of the Georgian Republic. In the past, one had to take a long walk up to the fortress. A new, 8-passenger gondola lift was installed in 2012, which makes the climb comfortably. Visitors and locals can now easily reach the famous castle.
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